April 28, 2021

A finish line proposal at the North Mitten Half Marathon

When Dave Truxton toed the start line at last year’s North Mitten at Crystal Mountain, the Traverse City runner had […]

January 20, 2021

Fresh starts with Janice Davidson of the North Mitten

Life during a pandemic can lead us down paths we may not have gone down otherwise — some not so […]

March 16, 2016

Announcing the 4 winners of the North Mitten Half Marathon & 10K race entry giveaway!

Last week we shared an awesome giveaway opportunity, thanks to organizers of the North Mitten Half Marathon & 10K that […]

December 17, 2015

Episode #20: Spring Race Preview – North Mitten Half Marathon & 10K

If you’re looking for a late spring/early summer race — a race that places you on scenic trails in northern […]

May 26, 2015

Hello, Summer!

As if the long holiday weekend wasn’t fabulous enough all on its own — let the 100 days of summer […]

April 3, 2015

Winners of the North Mitten Half Marathon & 10K race entry giveaway + special discount

Kicking off summer with a race sounds like a ton of fun, right? More than 60 of you agree, based […]

March 25, 2015

Race Preview + Giveaway: 2015 North Mitten Half Marathon & 10K at Crystal Mountain

When Keli Elphinstone heard about the North Mitten Half Marathon & 10K and saw the finisher’s medal, her first thought […]

May 7, 2014

4 winners of the North Mitten Half Marathon & 10K race entry giveaway

Reading through everyone’s favorite ways to enjoy summer in Michigan got me even more excited for warm breezes, lazy afternoons along […]

March 21, 2014

Race Preview: The North Mitten Half Marathon & 10K at Crystal Mountain

Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa, a beautiful all-season destination about 45 minutes from Traverse City, is known for its numerous […]

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